23032EAKD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 23032EAKD1 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 160 x 240 x 60 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 160 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 240 mm |
| Width B | 60 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 748 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 1000 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 59.1 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 9030 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 23032EAKD1 |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E |
| Last verified | 2026-10-01 |
Source: catalog reference (NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E) · extracted 2026-10-01
Parameters extracted from the official NTN Ball and Roller Bearings catalogue (NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E); NTN® is a trademark of NTN Corporation, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized NTN distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at ntnglobal.com.
Dimensions in inches & 23000-series range
| Bore d | 6.299 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 9.449 in |
| Width B | 2.362 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 40 mm |
| Smallest bore in 23000-series | 70 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 23000-series | 1580 mm |
| Width range across 23000-series | 27–345 mm |
| Bore position in 23000-series (smallest first) | 13 of 46 |
| Bore above smallest 23000-series size | 90 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23032EAD1 | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same NTN 23000-series envelope, cage and ratings; this is the tapered-bore execution (K, 1:12) of the cylindrical-bore 23032EAD1 — mounting (adapter/withdrawal sleeve or tapered seat, drive-up) differs. Verify shaft arrangement. |
Interchange levels: full standard interchange · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.
How the 23032EAKD1 model number is decoded
23032EAKD1 belongs to the 23000 series of NTN spherical rollers and carries the ＊ ULTAGE new-generation mark in the 2203E table: self-aligning, high radial capacity, moderate axial load in either direction. On the NTN nameplate the suffix cluster after the size reads in order: cage design (EA), bore (K), lubrication feature (D1); 23032EAKD1 is assembled exactly in that order. Open by design, 23032EAKD1 requires application seals and a grease or oil system; NTN vibrating-duty executions of this envelope are selected with cage and clearance choices that are separate order codes. Pu 59.1 kN against C0 1000 kN anchors the contamination derating; for dirty mining duty the adjusted life of 23032EAKD1 moves with cleanliness far more than with small C variations. Fillet radii on shaft and housing must clear the ring chamfers of the 60 mm-wide set; use the NTN shoulder/withdrawal-groove table rather than copying a ball-bearing layout.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- large wind-turbine main-shaft arrangements
- steel-mill and heavy crusher main shafts
- mining shovel and dragline swing shafts
- cement-rotary-kiln support and trunnion rolls
Known failure patterns
- raceway spalling at the roller ends when misalignment or deflection concentrates the line contact
- pressed EA cage fatigue under sustained vibration when minimum load is not maintained
- micro-pitting when the EHL film is thinner than the raceway composite roughness
- fretting corrosion between adapter sleeve and tapered bore when the drive-up is insufficient
- rolling-contact fatigue after the catalogue L10 life at the actual load
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 160 mm bore 23032EAKD1 is normally mounted on adapter/withdrawal sleeves with hydraulic assistance; follow the NTN drive-up angle or oil-injection procedure — manual nut tightening cannot set the multi-tonne seating correctly.
- The D1/W33 groove only helps if the housing has a matching grease passage; mounting a D1 23032EAKD1 in a solid block with no port wastes the feature and leaves the centre rows under-lubricated.
- Never substitute 23032EAKD1 by envelope alone: the 1000 kN C0 and 59.1 kN Pu are specific to the NTN EA pressed-steel-cage execution, and vibrating duty depends heavily on cage identity.
- The two roller rows must share load equally — a tilted spacer or unequal abutment on the 60 mm-wide ring loads one row only and shows as asymmetric race polish during inspection.
- Self-aligning does not mean unlimited misalignment: beyond the catalogue angle the outer ring's spherical travel is exhausted and the 748 kN rating no longer applies.
- The 748/1000 kN ratings, 59.1 kN Pu and 9030 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 23032EAKD1 (EA pressed-steel-cage/D1); another maker's same-envelope part revises internal geometry, so re-verify ratings and cage before substitution on vibrating or rated drives.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 23032EAKD1?
23032EAKD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 160 mm bore, 240 mm OD and 60 mm width (6.299 × 9.449 × 2.362 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 748 kN, C0 1000 kN, Pu 59.1 kN, grease limiting speed 1,800 r/min, oil 2,300 r/min, mass about 9030 g. It is open, with pressed sheet-steel window cage (EA high-capacity design) and a 1:12 tapered bore.
What is the difference between the K/K30 tapered bore and the cylindrical bore versions?
K denotes a 1:12 tapered bore. 23032EAKD1 mounts on an adapter sleeve (or tapered shaft seat) and is driven up to the specified residual clearance; its cylindrical-bore counterpart in the same envelope and ratings is 23032EAD1.
What do EA and EM mean on NTN spherical roller bearings?
EA is the NTN standard-capacity/high-capacity execution with a pressed sheet-steel window cage; EM is the high-capacity execution with a one-piece machined brass cage. Both use the optimised symmetric-roller design, but cage identity changes mass, speed behaviour and suitability for duties like vibrating screens, so they are separate order numbers. 23032EAKD1 is the EA pressed-steel-cage execution, listed with the ＊ ULTAGE new-generation mark.
What do D1 and W33 mean on 23032EAKD1?
D1 is NTN's outer-ring lubrication feature: an annular groove with oil holes around the outer ring, aligned with a housing grease port so lubricant reaches both roller rows directly. 23032EAKD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.
How much misalignment and axial load can 23032EAKD1 take?
The sphered outer raceway compensates static and dynamic misalignment in the order of 1–2° (verify the exact 2203E figure for the 23000 series); beyond that, load concentrates on one roller row. Load is predominantly radial with a moderate axial share in either direction — 748 kN C / 1000 kN C0 — but sustained pure axial load is not recommended because it unloads one row.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E on 2026-10-01. Read our editorial & correction policy.